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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.75, 409.38 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.75, 409.38 and 203.60 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.75 : 409.38 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.75/409.38 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.75x = 409.38 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.75x = 83,349.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,349.77/296.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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