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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.14, 382.10 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.14, 382.10 and 203.33 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.14 : 382.10 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.14/382.10 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.14x = 382.10 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.14x = 77,691.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,691.33/277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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