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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 435.90 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 435.90 and 203.88 is: 305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 435.90 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/435.90 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 435.90 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 88,871.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,871.29/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.90

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