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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 403.07 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 403.07 and 203.50 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 403.07 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/403.07 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 403.07 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 82,024.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,024.75/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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