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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.52, 374.86 and 209.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.52, 374.86 and 209.23 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.52 : 374.86 = 209.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.52/374.86 = 209.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.52x = 374.86 × 209.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.52x = 78,432.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,432.48/271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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