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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 416.70 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 416.70 and 203.88 is: 281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 416.70 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/416.70 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 416.70 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 84,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,956.80/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.56

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