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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 289.47 and 172.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 289.47 and 172.83 is: 238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 289.47 = 172.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/289.47 = 172.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 289.47 × 172.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 50,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,029.10/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.37

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