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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.93, 403.05 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.93, 403.05 and 203.38 is: 280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.93 : 403.05 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.93/403.05 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.93x = 403.05 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.93x = 81,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,972.31/291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.80

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