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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.27, 414.51 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.27, 414.51 and 203.51 is: 305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.27 : 414.51 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.27/414.51 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.27x = 414.51 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.27x = 84,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,356.93/276.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.34

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