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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.17, 428.95 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.17, 428.95 and 209.46 is: 313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.17 : 428.95 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.17/428.95 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.17x = 428.95 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.17x = 89,846.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,846.82/286.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.96

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