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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.99, 436.71 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.99, 436.71 and 203.76 is: 305.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.99 : 436.71 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.99/436.71 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.99x = 436.71 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.99x = 88,984.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,984.03/290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.80

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