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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.99, 435.04 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.99, 435.04 and 207.52 is: 311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.99 : 435.04 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.99/435.04 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.99x = 435.04 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.99x = 90,279.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,279.50/289.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.32

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