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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.43, 391.03 and 209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.43, 391.03 and 209.72 is: 289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.43 : 391.03 = 209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.43/391.03 = 209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.43x = 391.03 × 209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.43x = 82,007.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,007.26/283.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.34

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