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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.06, 402.37 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.06, 402.37 and 209.04 is: 287.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.06 : 402.37 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.06/402.37 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.06x = 402.37 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.06x = 84,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,111.42/292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.99

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