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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.36, 400.74 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.36, 400.74 and 203.08 is: 280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.36 : 400.74 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.36/400.74 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.36x = 400.74 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.36x = 81,382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,382.28/290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.28

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