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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 402.46 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 402.46 and 204.22 is: 281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 402.46 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/402.46 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 402.46 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 82,190.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,190.38/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.86

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