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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.90, 409.28 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.90, 409.28 and 203.49 is: 280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.90 : 409.28 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.90/409.28 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.90x = 409.28 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.90x = 83,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,284.90/296.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.52

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