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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.54, 377.56 and 203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.54, 377.56 and 203.66 is: 281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.54 : 377.56 = 203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.54/377.56 = 203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.54x = 377.56 × 203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.54x = 76,893.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,893.87/273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.11

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