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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.49, 435.26 and 208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.49, 435.26 and 208.93 is: 313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.49 : 435.26 = 208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.49/435.26 = 208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.49x = 435.26 × 208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.49x = 90,938.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,938.87/290.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.05

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