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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.47, 408.73 and 207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.47, 408.73 and 207.80 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.47 : 408.73 = 207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.47/408.73 = 207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.47x = 408.73 × 207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.47x = 84,931.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,931.01/296.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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