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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.13, 434.89 and 208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.13, 434.89 and 208.93 is: 313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.13 : 434.89 = 208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.13/434.89 = 208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.13x = 434.89 × 208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.13x = 90,859.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,859.96/290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.17

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