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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.81, 433.81 and 207.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.81, 433.81 and 207.34 is: 310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.81 : 433.81 = 207.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.81/433.81 = 207.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.81x = 433.81 × 207.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.81x = 89,946.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,946.61/289.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.36

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