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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.93, 416.79 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.93, 416.79 and 203.50 is: 280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.93 : 416.79 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.93/416.79 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.93x = 416.79 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.93x = 84,816.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,816.77/301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.92

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