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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.26, 415.10 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.26, 415.10 and 203.64 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.26 : 415.10 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.26/415.10 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.26x = 415.10 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.26x = 84,530.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,530.96/277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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