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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.81, 382.58 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.81, 382.58 and 203.64 is: 281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.81 : 382.58 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.81/382.58 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.81x = 382.58 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.81x = 77,908.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,908.59/276.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.45

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