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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.37, 1,287.55 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.37, 1,287.55 and 209.10 is: 313.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.37 : 1,287.55 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.37/1,287.55 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.37x = 1,287.55 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.37x = 269,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,226.71/858.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.65

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