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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.00, 376.49 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.00, 376.49 and 203.23 is: 280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.00 : 376.49 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.00/376.49 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.00x = 376.49 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.00x = 76,516.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,516.10/273.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.28

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