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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.05, 406.95 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.05, 406.95 and 203.40 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.05 : 406.95 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.05/406.95 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.05x = 406.95 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.05x = 82,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,773.63/272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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