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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.34, 401.52 and 208.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.34, 401.52 and 208.45 is: 287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.34 : 401.52 = 208.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.34/401.52 = 208.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.34x = 401.52 × 208.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.34x = 83,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,696.84/291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.28

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