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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.75, 461.96 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.75, 461.96 and 203.73 is: 281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.75 : 461.96 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.75/461.96 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.75x = 461.96 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.75x = 94,115.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,115.11/334.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.15

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