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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 409.78 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 409.78 and 203.94 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 409.78 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/409.78 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 409.78 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 83,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,570.53/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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