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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.12, 399.81 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.12, 399.81 and 207.08 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.12 : 399.81 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.12/399.81 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.12x = 399.81 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.12x = 82,793.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,793.47/290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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