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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.83, 407.97 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.83, 407.97 and 208.35 is: 287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.83 : 407.97 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.83/407.97 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.83x = 407.97 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.83x = 85,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,000.55/295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.33

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