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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.88, 381.96 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.88, 381.96 and 203.08 is: 280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.88 : 381.96 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.88/381.96 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.88x = 381.96 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.88x = 77,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,568.44/276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.15

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