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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.76, 434.12 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.76, 434.12 and 208.16 is: 311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.76 : 434.12 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.76/434.12 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.76x = 434.12 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.76x = 90,366.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,366.42/289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.87

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