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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 402.12 and 203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 402.12 and 203.96 is: 281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 402.12 = 203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/402.12 = 203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 402.12 × 203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 82,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,016.40/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.42

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