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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.92, 290.01 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.92, 290.01 and 179.15 is: 247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.92 : 290.01 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.92/290.01 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.92x = 290.01 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.92x = 51,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,955.29/209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.50

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