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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.95, 402.80 and 204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.95, 402.80 and 204.67 is: 282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.95 : 402.80 = 204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.95/402.80 = 204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.95x = 402.80 × 204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.95x = 82,439.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,439.05/291.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.38

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