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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.24, 492.95 and 209.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.24, 492.95 and 209.87 is: 289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.24 : 492.95 = 209.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.24/492.95 = 209.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.24x = 492.95 × 209.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.24x = 103,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,455.42/357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.60

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