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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.73, 288.60 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.73, 288.60 and 203.40 is: 279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.73 : 288.60 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.73/288.60 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.73x = 288.60 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.73x = 58,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,700.48/209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.88

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