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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 402.48 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 402.48 and 204 is: 281.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 402.48 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/402.48 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 402.48 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 82,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,105.92/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.57

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