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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.75, 415.77 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.75, 415.77 and 203.33 is: 280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.75 : 415.77 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.75/415.77 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.75x = 415.77 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.75x = 84,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,537.50/301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.16

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