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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.82, 416.61 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.82, 416.61 and 203.85 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.82 : 416.61 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.82/416.61 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.82x = 416.61 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.82x = 84,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,925.95/301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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