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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.98, 433.97 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.98, 433.97 and 208.98 is: 312.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.98 : 433.97 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.98/433.97 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.98x = 433.97 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.98x = 90,690.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,690.01/289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.75

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