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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.95, 401.17 and 208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.95, 401.17 and 208.03 is: 286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.95 : 401.17 = 208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.95/401.17 = 208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.95x = 401.17 × 208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.95x = 83,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,452.35/290.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.83

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