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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.77, 414.55 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.77, 414.55 and 203.78 is: 305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.77 : 414.55 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.77/414.55 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.77x = 414.55 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.77x = 84,474.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,474.93/276.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.22

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