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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.27, 492.86 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.27, 492.86 and 209.82 is: 289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.27 : 492.86 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.27/492.86 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.27x = 492.86 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.27x = 103,410.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,410.84/357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.45

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