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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.06, 407.97 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.06, 407.97 and 208.58 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.06 : 407.97 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.06/407.97 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.06x = 407.97 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.06x = 85,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,092.34/296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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