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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 491.92 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 491.92 and 209.14 is: 288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 491.92 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/491.92 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 491.92 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 102,880.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,880.15/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.50

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