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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.14, 492.96 and 209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.14, 492.96 and 209.81 is: 289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.14 : 492.96 = 209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.14/492.96 = 209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.14x = 492.96 × 209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.14x = 103,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,427.94/357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.60

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