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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.05, 408.72 and 207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.05, 408.72 and 207.49 is: 286.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.05 : 408.72 = 207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.05/408.72 = 207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.05x = 408.72 × 207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.05x = 84,804.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,804.28/296.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.46

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