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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.83, 409.44 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.83, 409.44 and 203.64 is: 280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.83 : 409.44 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.83/409.44 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.83x = 409.44 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.83x = 83,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,378.36/296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.90

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