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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.35, 400.80 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.35, 400.80 and 203.07 is: 280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.35 : 400.80 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.35/400.80 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.35x = 400.80 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.35x = 81,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,391.58/290.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.32

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