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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.79, 416.34 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.79, 416.34 and 203.51 is: 280.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.79 : 416.34 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.79/416.34 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.79x = 416.34 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.79x = 84,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,730.39/301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.76

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