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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.45, 491.93 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.45, 491.93 and 209.10 is: 288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.45 : 491.93 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.45/491.93 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.45x = 491.93 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.45x = 102,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,861.52/356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.58

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