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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.63, 424.35 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.63, 424.35 and 209.73 is: 314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.63 : 424.35 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.63/424.35 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.63x = 424.35 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.63x = 88,998.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,998.93/282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.90

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