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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.72, 408.97 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.72, 408.97 and 203.30 is: 280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.72 : 408.97 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.72/408.97 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.72x = 408.97 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.72x = 83,146.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,146.22/296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.21

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