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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.14, 603.50 and 209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.14, 603.50 and 209.90 is: 315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.14 : 603.50 = 209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.14/603.50 = 209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.14x = 603.50 × 209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.14x = 126,670.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,670.58/402.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.00

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