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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.76, 400.98 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.76, 400.98 and 207.90 is: 286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.76 : 400.98 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.76/400.98 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.76x = 400.98 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.76x = 83,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,363.74/290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.71

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