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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.51, 401.01 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.51, 401.01 and 203.23 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.51 : 401.01 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.51/401.01 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.51x = 401.01 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.51x = 81,497.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,497.26/290.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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