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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.64, 401.10 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.64, 401.10 and 203.52 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.64 : 401.10 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.64/401.10 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.64x = 401.10 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.64x = 81,631.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,631.87/290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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