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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.93, 377.12 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.93, 377.12 and 203.27 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.93 : 377.12 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.93/377.12 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.93x = 377.12 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.93x = 76,655.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,655.80/272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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