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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 407.97 and 203.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 407.97 and 203.43 is: 304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 407.97 = 203.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/407.97 = 203.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 407.97 × 203.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 82,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,993.34/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.81

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