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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.58, 401.16 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.58, 401.16 and 203.10 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.58 : 401.16 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.58/401.16 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.58x = 401.16 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.58x = 81,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,475.60/290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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