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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.13, 409.54 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.13, 409.54 and 208.64 is: 287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.13 : 409.54 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.13/409.54 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.13x = 409.54 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.13x = 85,446.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,446.43/297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.57

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