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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 402.99 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 402.99 and 209.28 is: 288.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 402.99 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/402.99 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 402.99 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 84,337.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,337.75/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.79

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