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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 401.82 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 401.82 and 203.88 is: 281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 401.82 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/401.82 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 401.82 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 81,923.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,923.06/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.06

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