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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.86, 533.86 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.86, 533.86 and 209.82 is: 289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.86 : 533.86 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.86/533.86 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.86x = 533.86 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.86x = 112,014.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,014.51/386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.55

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