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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.24, 401.67 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.24, 401.67 and 201.42 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.24 : 401.67 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.24/401.67 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.24x = 401.67 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.24x = 80,904.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,904.37/291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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