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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 402.90 and 209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 402.90 and 209.24 is: 288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 402.90 = 209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/402.90 = 209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 402.90 × 209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 84,302.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,302.80/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.43

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