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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.26, 390.54 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.26, 390.54 and 209.54 is: 288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.26 : 390.54 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.26/390.54 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.26x = 390.54 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.26x = 81,833.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,833.75/283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.90

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