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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.39, 402.33 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.39, 402.33 and 204.51 is: 282.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.39 : 402.33 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.39/402.33 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.39x = 402.33 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.39x = 82,280.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,280.51/291.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.37

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