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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 409.91 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 409.91 and 203.85 is: 281.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 409.91 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/409.91 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 409.91 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 83,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,559.13/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.09

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