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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.94, 414.50 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.94, 414.50 and 203.79 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.94 : 414.50 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.94/414.50 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.94x = 414.50 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.94x = 84,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,471.46/276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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