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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.93, 287.74 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.93, 287.74 and 209.58 is: 287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.93 : 287.74 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.93/287.74 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.93x = 287.74 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.93x = 60,304.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,304.55/209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.26

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