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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.24, 400.52 and 207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.24, 400.52 and 207.55 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.24 : 400.52 = 207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.24/400.52 = 207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.24x = 400.52 × 207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.24x = 83,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,125.53/290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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