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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 378.23 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 378.23 and 203.94 is: 281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 378.23 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/378.23 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 378.23 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 77,134.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,134.34/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.56

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