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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.98, 434.30 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.98, 434.30 and 207.50 is: 310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.98 : 434.30 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.98/434.30 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.98x = 434.30 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.98x = 90,114.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,114.04/289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.76

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