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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.69, 397.17 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.69, 397.17 and 208.92 is: 288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.69 : 397.17 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.69/397.17 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.69x = 397.17 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.69x = 82,976.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,976.76/287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.43

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