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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.52, 429.12 and 209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.52, 429.12 and 209.39 is: 313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.52 : 429.12 = 209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.52/429.12 = 209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.52x = 429.12 × 209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.52x = 89,851.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,851.29/286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.60

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