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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 403.76 and 209.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 403.76 and 209.85 is: 289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 403.76 = 209.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/403.76 = 209.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 403.76 × 209.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 84,727.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,727.99/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.48

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