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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 433.35 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 433.35 and 207.20 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 433.35 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/433.35 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 433.35 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 89,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,790.12/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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