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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.81, 402.39 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.81, 402.39 and 208.89 is: 288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.81 : 402.39 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.81/402.39 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.81x = 402.39 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.81x = 84,055.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,055.25/291.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.05

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