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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.92, 492.59 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.92, 492.59 and 209.55 is: 289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.92 : 492.59 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.92/492.59 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.92x = 492.59 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.92x = 103,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,224.61/356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.21

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