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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 416.57 and 203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 416.57 and 203.67 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 416.57 = 203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/416.57 = 203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 416.57 × 203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 84,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,841.79/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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