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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.95, 409.94 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.95, 409.94 and 203.87 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.95 : 409.94 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.95/409.94 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.95x = 409.94 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.95x = 83,572.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,572.93/296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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