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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.98, 382.02 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.98, 382.02 and 203.45 is: 280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.98 : 382.02 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.98/382.02 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.98x = 382.02 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.98x = 77,721.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,721.97/276.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.60

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