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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.98, 409.56 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.98, 409.56 and 203.56 is: 280.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.98 : 409.56 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.98/409.56 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.98x = 409.56 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.98x = 83,370.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,370.03/296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.73

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