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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.73, 1,288.10 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.73, 1,288.10 and 209.46 is: 314.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.73 : 1,288.10 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.73/1,288.10 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.73x = 1,288.10 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.73x = 269,806.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,806.27/858.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.19

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