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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.56, 402.54 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.56, 402.54 and 203.01 is: 280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.56 : 402.54 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.56/402.54 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.56x = 402.54 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.56x = 81,716.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,716.62/291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.28

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