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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.11, 492.68 and 209.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.11, 492.68 and 209.69 is: 289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.11 : 492.68 = 209.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.11/492.68 = 209.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.11x = 492.68 × 209.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.11x = 103,309.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,309.02/357.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.29

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