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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.39, 401.76 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.39, 401.76 and 208.32 is: 287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.39 : 401.76 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.39/401.76 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.39x = 401.76 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.39x = 83,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,694.64/291.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.23

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