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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.90, 416.94 and 208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.90, 416.94 and 208.88 is: 288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.90 : 416.94 = 208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.90/416.94 = 208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.90x = 416.94 × 208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.90x = 87,090.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,090.43/301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.47

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