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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.94, 402.57 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.94, 402.57 and 209.28 is: 288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.94 : 402.57 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.94/402.57 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.94x = 402.57 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.94x = 84,251.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,251.36/291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.59

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