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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.40, 408.88 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.40, 408.88 and 207.84 is: 286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.40 : 408.88 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.40/408.88 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.40x = 408.88 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.40x = 84,981.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,981.62/296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.71

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