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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.67, 409.08 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.67, 409.08 and 203.55 is: 280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.67 : 409.08 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.67/409.08 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.67x = 409.08 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.67x = 83,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,267.46/296.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.68

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