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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.03, 425.13 and 209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.03, 425.13 and 209.81 is: 289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.03 : 425.13 = 209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.03/425.13 = 209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.03x = 425.13 × 209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.03x = 89,194.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,194.40/308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.57

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