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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.26, 429.15 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.26, 429.15 and 209.46 is: 314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.26 : 429.15 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.26/429.15 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.26x = 429.15 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.26x = 89,889.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,889.76/286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.01

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