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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.59, 401.82 and 208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.59, 401.82 and 208.46 is: 287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.59 : 401.82 = 208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.59/401.82 = 208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.59x = 401.82 × 208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.59x = 83,763.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,763.40/291.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.26

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