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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.19, 410.02 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.19, 410.02 and 208.71 is: 287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.19 : 410.02 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.19/410.02 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.19x = 410.02 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.19x = 85,575.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,575.27/297.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.95

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