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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.06, 396.33 and 209.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.06, 396.33 and 209.78 is: 289.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.06 : 396.33 = 209.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.06/396.33 = 209.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.06x = 396.33 × 209.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.06x = 83,142.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,142.11/287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.63

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