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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.41, 415.31 and 203.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.41, 415.31 and 203.00 is: 279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.41 : 415.31 = 203.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.41/415.31 = 203.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.41x = 415.31 × 203.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.41x = 84,304.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,304.84/301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.70

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