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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 433.92 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 433.92 and 204 is: 305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 433.92 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/433.92 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 433.92 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 88,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,519.68/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.32

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