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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.30, 433.64 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.30, 433.64 and 208.10 is: 311.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.30 : 433.64 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.30/433.64 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.30x = 433.64 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.30x = 90,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,240.48/289.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.93

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