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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.68, 401.24 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.68, 401.24 and 207.84 is: 286.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.68 : 401.24 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.68/401.24 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.68x = 401.24 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.68x = 83,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,393.72/290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.89

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