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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.78, 406.95 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.78, 406.95 and 208.02 is: 287.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.78 : 406.95 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.78/406.95 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.78x = 406.95 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.78x = 84,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,653.74/294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.18

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