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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.74, 402.49 and 204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.74, 402.49 and 204.53 is: 282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.74 : 402.49 = 204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.74/402.49 = 204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.74x = 402.49 × 204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.74x = 82,321.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,321.28/291.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.17

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