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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 288.76 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 288.76 and 204.08 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 288.76 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/288.76 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 288.76 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 58,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,930.14/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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