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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 409.51 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 409.51 and 203.61 is: 280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 409.51 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/409.51 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 409.51 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 83,378.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,378.28/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.72

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