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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.81, 434.01 and 209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.81, 434.01 and 209.90 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.81 : 434.01 = 209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.81/434.01 = 209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.81x = 434.01 × 209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.81x = 91,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,099.78/314.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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