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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 280.92 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 280.92 and 201.28 is: 277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 280.92 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/280.92 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 280.92 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 56,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,543.58/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.39

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