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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.99, 402.84 and 204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.99, 402.84 and 204.78 is: 282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.99 : 402.84 = 204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.99/402.84 = 204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.99x = 402.84 × 204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.99x = 82,493.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,493.58/291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.52

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