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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.06, 613.65 and 203.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.06, 613.65 and 203.86 is: 305.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.06 : 613.65 = 203.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.06/613.65 = 203.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.06x = 613.65 × 203.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.06x = 125,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,098.69/409.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.82

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