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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.61, 396.69 and 208.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.61, 396.69 and 208.95 is: 288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.61 : 396.69 = 208.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.61/396.69 = 208.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.61x = 396.69 × 208.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.61x = 82,888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,888.38/287.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.20

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