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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.17, 402.57 and 209.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.17, 402.57 and 209.15 is: 288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.17 : 402.57 = 209.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.17/402.57 = 209.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.17x = 402.57 × 209.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.17x = 84,197.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,197.01/292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.17

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