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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.77, 416.66 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.77, 416.66 and 203.61 is: 281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.77 : 416.66 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.77/416.66 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.77x = 416.66 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.77x = 84,835.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,835.12/301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.13

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