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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.14, 414.42 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.14, 414.42 and 203.78 is: 305.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.14 : 414.42 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.14/414.42 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.14x = 414.42 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.14x = 84,450.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,450.51/276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.82

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