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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.40, 425.26 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.40, 425.26 and 209.96 is: 289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.40 : 425.26 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.40/425.26 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.40x = 425.26 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.40x = 89,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,287.59/308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.52

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