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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 377.16 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 377.16 and 203.76 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 377.16 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/377.16 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 377.16 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 76,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,850.12/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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