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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.43, 403.25 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.43, 403.25 and 203.94 is: 281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.43 : 403.25 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.43/403.25 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.43x = 403.25 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.43x = 82,237.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,237.79/292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.22

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