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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.86, 401.31 and 207.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.86, 401.31 and 207.95 is: 286.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.86 : 401.31 = 207.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.86/401.31 = 207.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.86x = 401.31 × 207.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.86x = 83,450.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,450.41/290.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.91

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