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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.35, 436.65 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.35, 436.65 and 204 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.35 : 436.65 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.35/436.65 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.35x = 436.65 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.35x = 89,076.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,076.60/291.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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