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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.13, 401.96 and 203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.13, 401.96 and 203.92 is: 281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.13 : 401.96 = 203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.13/401.96 = 203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.13x = 401.96 × 203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.13x = 81,964.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,964.65/291.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.54

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