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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.27, 409.04 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.27, 409.04 and 203.18 is: 280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.27 : 409.04 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.27/409.04 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.27x = 409.04 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.27x = 83,105.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,105.69/296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.51

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