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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.03, 401.75 and 207.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.03, 401.75 and 207.99 is: 287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.03 : 401.75 = 207.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.03/401.75 = 207.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.03x = 401.75 × 207.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.03x = 83,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,560.56/291.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.12

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