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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.95, 1,238.89 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.95, 1,238.89 and 209.68 is: 314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.95 : 1,238.89 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.95/1,238.89 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.95x = 1,238.89 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.95x = 259,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,770.46/825.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.51

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