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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 390.24 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 390.24 and 209.34 is: 288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 390.24 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/390.24 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 390.24 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 81,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,692.84/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.52

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