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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.73, 425.97 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.73, 425.97 and 209.20 is: 288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.73 : 425.97 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.73/425.97 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.73x = 425.97 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.73x = 89,109.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,109.75/308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.63

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