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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.38, 400.82 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.38, 400.82 and 207.72 is: 286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.38 : 400.82 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.38/400.82 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.38x = 400.82 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.38x = 83,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,258.33/290.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.72

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