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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.40, 409.53 and 204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.40, 409.53 and 204.05 is: 280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.40 : 409.53 = 204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.40/409.53 = 204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.40x = 409.53 × 204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.40x = 83,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,564.60/297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.98

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