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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 376.96 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 376.96 and 203.12 is: 280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 376.96 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/376.96 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 376.96 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 76,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,568.12/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.22

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