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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.53, 400.84 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.53, 400.84 and 207.64 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.53 : 400.84 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.53/400.84 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.53x = 400.84 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.53x = 83,230.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,230.42/290.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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