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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.71, 403.76 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.71, 403.76 and 209.94 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.71 : 403.76 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.71/403.76 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.71x = 403.76 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.71x = 84,766.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,766.07/292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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