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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.83, 416.52 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.83, 416.52 and 203.60 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.83 : 416.52 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.83/416.52 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.83x = 416.52 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.83x = 84,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,804.51/301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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