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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.13, 436.45 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.13, 436.45 and 204.21 is: 306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.13 : 436.45 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.13/436.45 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.13x = 436.45 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.13x = 89,127.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,127.45/291.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.14

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