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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.07, 402.90 and 209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.07, 402.90 and 209.24 is: 288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.07 : 402.90 = 209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.07/402.90 = 209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.07x = 402.90 × 209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.07x = 84,300.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,300.78/292.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.63

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