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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.89, 382.01 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.89, 382.01 and 203.07 is: 280.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.89 : 382.01 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.89/382.01 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.89x = 382.01 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.89x = 77,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,573.76/276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.17

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