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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.14, 517.65 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.14, 517.65 and 209.34 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.14 : 517.65 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.14/517.65 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.14x = 517.65 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.14x = 108,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,364.85/375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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