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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.34, 377 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.34, 377 and 203.38 is: 280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.34 : 377 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.34/377 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.34x = 377 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.34x = 76,674.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,674.26/273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.51

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