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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.60, 409.48 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.60, 409.48 and 203.48 is: 280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.60 : 409.48 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.60/409.48 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.60x = 409.48 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.60x = 83,320.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,320.99/296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.92

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