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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.34, 435.41 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.34, 435.41 and 203.72 is: 305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.34 : 435.41 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.34/435.41 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.34x = 435.41 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.34x = 88,698.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,698.53/290.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.50

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