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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.15, 409.83 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.15, 409.83 and 203.76 is: 281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.15 : 409.83 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.15/409.83 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.15x = 409.83 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.15x = 83,506.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,506.96/297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.03

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