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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.85, 396.77 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.85, 396.77 and 209.18 is: 288.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.85 : 396.77 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.85/396.77 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.85x = 396.77 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.85x = 82,996.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,996.29/287.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.33

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