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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 435.72 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 435.72 and 204.39 is: 306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 435.72 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/435.72 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 435.72 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 89,056.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,056.81/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.07

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