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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.23, 492.86 and 209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.23, 492.86 and 209.90 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.23 : 492.86 = 209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.23/492.86 = 209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.23x = 492.86 × 209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.23x = 103,447.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,447.80/357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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