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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 409.86 and 203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 409.86 and 203.80 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 409.86 = 203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/409.86 = 203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 409.86 × 203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 83,529.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,529.47/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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