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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.80, 288.98 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.80, 288.98 and 201.56 is: 277.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.80 : 288.98 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.80/288.98 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.80x = 288.98 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.80x = 58,246.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,246.81/209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.63

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