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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.01, 402.57 and 204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.01, 402.57 and 204.53 is: 281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.01 : 402.57 = 204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.01/402.57 = 204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.01x = 402.57 × 204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.01x = 82,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,335.63/292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.97

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