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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.10, 425.28 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.10, 425.28 and 209.82 is: 289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.10 : 425.28 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.10/425.28 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.10x = 425.28 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.10x = 89,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,232.25/308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.62

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