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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.99, 403.23 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.99, 403.23 and 209.28 is: 289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.99 : 403.23 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.99/403.23 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.99x = 403.23 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.99x = 84,387.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,387.97/291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.01

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