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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.64, 434.38 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.64, 434.38 and 203.74 is: 305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.64 : 434.38 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.64/434.38 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.64x = 434.38 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.64x = 88,500.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,500.58/289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.55

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