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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.86, 434.02 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.86, 434.02 and 203.30 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.86 : 434.02 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.86/434.02 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.86x = 434.02 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.86x = 88,236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,236.27/289.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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