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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.52, 408.70 and 203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.52, 408.70 and 203.11 is: 279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.52 : 408.70 = 203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.52/408.70 = 203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.52x = 408.70 × 203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.52x = 83,008.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,008.00/296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.94

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