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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.74, 461.89 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.74, 461.89 and 203.74 is: 281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.74 : 461.89 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.74/461.89 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.74x = 461.89 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.74x = 94,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,104.96/334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.13

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