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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.04, 390 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.04, 390 and 209.12 is: 288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.04 : 390 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.04/390 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.04x = 390 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.04x = 81,556.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,556.80/283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.15

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