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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.52, 402.13 and 203.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.52, 402.13 and 203.03 is: 280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.52 : 402.13 = 203.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.52/402.13 = 203.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.52x = 402.13 × 203.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.52x = 81,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,643.44/291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.06

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