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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 401.43 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 401.43 and 204 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 401.43 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/401.43 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 401.43 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 81,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,891.72/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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