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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.07, 409.83 and 203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.07, 409.83 and 203.83 is: 281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.07 : 409.83 = 203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.07/409.83 = 203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.07x = 409.83 × 203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.07x = 83,535.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,535.65/297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.20

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