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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.62, 390.99 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.62, 390.99 and 209.94 is: 289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.62 : 390.99 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.62/390.99 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.62x = 390.99 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.62x = 82,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,084.44/283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.42

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