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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.09, 381.78 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.09, 381.78 and 203.31 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.09 : 381.78 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.09/381.78 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.09x = 381.78 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.09x = 77,619.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,619.69/277.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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