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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.05, 399.20 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.05, 399.20 and 207.02 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.05 : 399.20 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.05/399.20 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.05x = 399.20 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.05x = 82,642.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,642.35/290.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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