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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.79, 409.06 and 203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.79, 409.06 and 203.37 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.79 : 409.06 = 203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.79/409.06 = 203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.79x = 409.06 × 203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.79x = 83,191.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,191.55/296.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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