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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.76, 433.96 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.76, 433.96 and 208.56 is: 312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.76 : 433.96 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.76/433.96 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.76x = 433.96 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.76x = 90,506.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,506.70/289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.35

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