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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.82, 381 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.82, 381 and 203.02 is: 279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.82 : 381 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.82/381 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.82x = 381 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.82x = 77,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,350.62/276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.43

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