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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 402 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 402 and 203.84 is: 281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 402 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/402 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 402 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 81,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,943.68/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.40

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