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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.56, 402.26 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.56, 402.26 and 204.20 is: 281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.56 : 402.26 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.56/402.26 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.56x = 402.26 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.56x = 82,141.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,141.49/291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.73

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