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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 403.11 and 209.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 403.11 and 209.49 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 403.11 = 209.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/403.11 = 209.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 403.11 × 209.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 84,447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,447.51/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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