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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.62, 407.71 and 203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.62, 407.71 and 203.37 is: 304.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.62 : 407.71 = 203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.62/407.71 = 203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.62x = 407.71 × 203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.62x = 82,915.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,915.98/272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.14

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