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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.98, 403.90 and 209.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.98, 403.90 and 209.00 is: 288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.98 : 403.90 = 209.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.98/403.90 = 209.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.98x = 403.90 × 209.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.98x = 84,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,413.08/292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.12

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