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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.34, 396.63 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.34, 396.63 and 209.94 is: 289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.34 : 396.63 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.34/396.63 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.34x = 396.63 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.34x = 83,268.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,268.50/287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.79

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