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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.53, 402.22 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.53, 402.22 and 208.64 is: 287.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.53 : 402.22 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.53/402.22 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.53x = 402.22 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.53x = 83,919.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,919.18/291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.86

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