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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.04, 376.54 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.04, 376.54 and 203.27 is: 280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.04 : 376.54 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.04/376.54 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.04x = 376.54 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.04x = 76,536.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,536.39/273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.32

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