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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.38, 371.76 and 203.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.38, 371.76 and 203.77 is: 281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.38 : 371.76 = 203.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.38/371.76 = 203.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.38x = 371.76 × 203.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.38x = 75,752.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,752.61/269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.21

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