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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.95, 403.79 and 209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.95, 403.79 and 209.93 is: 289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.95 : 403.79 = 209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.95/403.79 = 209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.95x = 403.79 × 209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.95x = 84,764.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,764.57/292.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.35

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