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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.97, 434.30 and 203.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.97, 434.30 and 203.69 is: 305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.97 : 434.30 = 203.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.97/434.30 = 203.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.97x = 434.30 × 203.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.97x = 88,459.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,459.38/289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.07

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