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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.39, 434.61 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.39, 434.61 and 207.90 is: 311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.39 : 434.61 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.39/434.61 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.39x = 434.61 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.39x = 90,355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,355.42/290.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.16

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