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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.43, 400.88 and 207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.43, 400.88 and 207.41 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.43 : 400.88 = 207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.43/400.88 = 207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.43x = 400.88 × 207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.43x = 83,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,146.52/290.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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