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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.90, 377.55 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.90, 377.55 and 203.84 is: 280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.90 : 377.55 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.90/377.55 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.90x = 377.55 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.90x = 76,960.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,960.74/273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.98

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