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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.19, 409.62 and 203.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.19, 409.62 and 203.77 is: 280.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.19 : 409.62 = 203.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.19/409.62 = 203.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.19x = 409.62 × 203.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.19x = 83,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,468.27/297.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.86

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