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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.73, 415.16 and 203.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.73, 415.16 and 203.00 is: 280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.73 : 415.16 = 203.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.73/415.16 = 203.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.73x = 415.16 × 203.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.73x = 84,277.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,277.41/300.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.24

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