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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.71, 402.31 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.71, 402.31 and 207.97 is: 286.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.71 : 402.31 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.71/402.31 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.71x = 402.31 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.71x = 83,668.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,668.41/291.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.82

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