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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.89, 401.74 and 203.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.89, 401.74 and 203.41 is: 280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.89 : 401.74 = 203.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.89/401.74 = 203.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.89x = 401.74 × 203.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.89x = 81,717.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,717.93/290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.92

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