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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.51, 402.35 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.51, 402.35 and 208.71 is: 288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.51 : 402.35 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.51/402.35 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.51x = 402.35 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.51x = 83,973.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,973.42/291.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.06

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