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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.30, 402.30 and 209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.30, 402.30 and 209.27 is: 288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.30 : 402.30 = 209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.30/402.30 = 209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.30x = 402.30 × 209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.30x = 84,190.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,190.33/292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.03

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