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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.08, 410.16 and 203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.08, 410.16 and 203.80 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.08 : 410.16 = 203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.08/410.16 = 203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.08x = 410.16 × 203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.08x = 83,590.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,590.61/297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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