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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.24, 1,288.86 and 209.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.24, 1,288.86 and 209.97 is: 314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.24 : 1,288.86 = 209.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.24/1,288.86 = 209.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.24x = 1,288.86 × 209.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.24x = 270,621.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,621.93/859.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.96

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