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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.49, 400.76 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.49, 400.76 and 203.22 is: 280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.49 : 400.76 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.49/400.76 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.49x = 400.76 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.49x = 81,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,441.43/290.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.36

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