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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.74, 408.75 and 203.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.74, 408.75 and 203.86 is: 305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 408.75 = 203.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/408.75 = 203.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 408.75 × 203.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 83,327.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,327.78/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.52

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