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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.68, 377.83 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.68, 377.83 and 203.68 is: 281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.68 : 377.83 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.68/377.83 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.68x = 377.83 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.68x = 76,956.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,956.41/273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.19

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