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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 402.90 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 402.90 and 209.46 is: 288.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 402.90 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/402.90 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 402.90 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 84,391.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,391.43/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.68

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