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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.28, 495.93 and 209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.28, 495.93 and 209.95 is: 289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.28 : 495.93 = 209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.28/495.93 = 209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.28x = 495.93 × 209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.28x = 104,119.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,119.26/359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.80

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