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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.06, 436.91 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.06, 436.91 and 204.93 is: 307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.06 : 436.91 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.06/436.91 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.06x = 436.91 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.06x = 89,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,534.94/291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.62

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