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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.91, 492.56 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.91, 492.56 and 209.55 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.91 : 492.56 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.91/492.56 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.91x = 492.56 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.91x = 103,213.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,213.05/356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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