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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.93, 432.99 and 207.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.93, 432.99 and 207.39 is: 310.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.93 : 432.99 = 207.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.93/432.99 = 207.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.93x = 432.99 × 207.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.93x = 89,797.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,797.80/288.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.79

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