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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 413.76 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 413.76 and 203.76 is: 305.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 413.76 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/413.76 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 413.76 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 84,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,307.74/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.80

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