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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.74, 413.94 and 203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.74, 413.94 and 203.66 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.74 : 413.94 = 203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.74/413.94 = 203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.74x = 413.94 × 203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.74x = 84,303.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,303.02/276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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