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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.76, 382.04 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.76, 382.04 and 203.12 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.76 : 382.04 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.76/382.04 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.76x = 382.04 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.76x = 77,599.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,599.96/276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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