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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 376.94 and 203.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 376.94 and 203.00 is: 280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 376.94 = 203.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/376.94 = 203.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 376.94 × 203.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 76,515.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,515.92/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.25

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