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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.98, 401.73 and 203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.98, 401.73 and 203.62 is: 281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.98 : 401.73 = 203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.98/401.73 = 203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.98x = 401.73 × 203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.98x = 81,800.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,800.26/290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.12

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