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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.53, 423.74 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.53, 423.74 and 209.12 is: 288.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.53 : 423.74 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.53/423.74 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.53x = 423.74 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.53x = 88,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,609.34/307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.13

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