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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.80, 381.44 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.80, 381.44 and 203 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.80 : 381.44 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.80/381.44 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.80x = 381.44 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.80x = 77,432.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,432.32/276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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