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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.81, 402.85 and 204.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.81, 402.85 and 204.65 is: 282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.81 : 402.85 = 204.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.81/402.85 = 204.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.81x = 402.85 × 204.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.81x = 82,443.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,443.25/291.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.52

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