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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 434.96 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 434.96 and 203.20 is: 304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 434.96 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/434.96 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 434.96 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 88,383.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,383.87/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.62

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