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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.18, 434.94 and 209.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.18, 434.94 and 209.37 is: 312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.18 : 434.94 = 209.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.18/434.94 = 209.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.18x = 434.94 × 209.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.18x = 91,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,063.39/291.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.74

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