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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.97, 390.45 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.97, 390.45 and 209.16 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.97 : 390.45 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.97/390.45 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.97x = 390.45 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.97x = 81,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,664.44/282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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