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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.93, 408.31 and 208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.93, 408.31 and 208.59 is: 287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.93 : 408.31 = 208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.93/408.31 = 208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.93x = 408.31 × 208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.93x = 85,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,169.38/295.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.80

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