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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.31, 406.77 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.31, 406.77 and 203.46 is: 303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.31 : 406.77 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.31/406.77 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.31x = 406.77 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.31x = 82,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,761.42/272.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.92

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