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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.06, 413.54 and 203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.06, 413.54 and 203.96 is: 305.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.06 : 413.54 = 203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.06/413.54 = 203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.06x = 413.54 × 203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.06x = 84,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,345.62/276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.53

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