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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.17, 1,287.25 and 208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.17, 1,287.25 and 208.90 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.17 : 1,287.25 = 208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.17/1,287.25 = 208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.17x = 1,287.25 × 208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.17x = 268,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,900.96/858.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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