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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.19, 415.73 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.19, 415.73 and 203.07 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.19 : 415.73 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.19/415.73 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.19x = 415.73 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.19x = 84,424.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,424.36/301.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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