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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.59, 414.92 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.59, 414.92 and 203.56 is: 305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.59 : 414.92 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.59/414.92 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.59x = 414.92 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.59x = 84,460.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,460.59/276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.36

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