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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 290.24 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 290.24 and 179.24 is: 247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 290.24 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/290.24 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 290.24 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 52,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,022.62/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.87

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