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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.59, 401.56 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.59, 401.56 and 207.97 is: 287.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.59 : 401.56 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.59/401.56 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.59x = 401.56 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.59x = 83,510.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,510.91/290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.39

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