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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.66, 377.40 and 203.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.66, 377.40 and 203.89 is: 281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.66 : 377.40 = 203.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.66/377.40 = 203.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.66x = 377.40 × 203.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.66x = 76,947.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,947.07/273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.18

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