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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.13, 433.05 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.13, 433.05 and 207.72 is: 311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.13 : 433.05 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.13/433.05 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.13x = 433.05 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.13x = 89,953.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,953.15/289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.12

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