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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.52, 396 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.52, 396 and 209.76 is: 288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.52 : 396 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.52/396 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.52x = 396 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.52x = 83,064.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,064.96/287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.90

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