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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.93, 425.03 and 209.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.93, 425.03 and 209.74 is: 289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.93 : 425.03 = 209.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.93/425.03 = 209.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.93x = 425.03 × 209.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.93x = 89,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,145.67/307.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.50

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