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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.92, 401.10 and 207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.92, 401.10 and 207.88 is: 286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.92 : 401.10 = 207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.92/401.10 = 207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.92x = 401.10 × 207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.92x = 83,380.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,380.67/290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.61

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