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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.84, 382.14 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.84, 382.14 and 203.04 is: 280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.84 : 382.14 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.84/382.14 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.84x = 382.14 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.84x = 77,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,589.71/276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.27

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