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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 492.53 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 492.53 and 209.54 is: 289.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 492.53 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/492.53 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 492.53 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 103,201.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,201.23/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.16

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