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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.54, 407.97 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.54, 407.97 and 203.87 is: 305.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.54 : 407.97 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.54/407.97 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.54x = 407.97 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.54x = 83,173.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,173.86/272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.18

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