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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.97, 409.42 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.97, 409.42 and 203.68 is: 280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.97 : 409.42 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.97/409.42 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.97x = 409.42 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.97x = 83,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,388.85/296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.80

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