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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.74, 402.39 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.74, 402.39 and 203.22 is: 280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.74 : 402.39 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.74/402.39 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.74x = 402.39 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.74x = 81,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,773.70/291.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.30

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