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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.89, 401.25 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.89, 401.25 and 208.09 is: 287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.89 : 401.25 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.89/401.25 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.89x = 401.25 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.89x = 83,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,496.11/290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.04

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