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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.73, 434.82 and 208.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.73, 434.82 and 208.63 is: 313.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.73 : 434.82 = 208.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.73/434.82 = 208.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.73x = 434.82 × 208.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.73x = 90,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,714.20/289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.10

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