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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.07, 390.66 and 209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.07, 390.66 and 209.63 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.07 : 390.66 = 209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.07/390.66 = 209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.07x = 390.66 × 209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.07x = 81,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,894.06/283.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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