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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.19, 517.75 and 209.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.19, 517.75 and 209.43 is: 289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.19 : 517.75 = 209.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.19/517.75 = 209.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.19x = 517.75 × 209.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.19x = 108,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,432.38/375.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.01

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