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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 289.31 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 289.31 and 201.96 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 289.31 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/289.31 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 289.31 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 58,428.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,428.04/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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