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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.38, 383.07 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.38, 383.07 and 203.58 is: 281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.38 : 383.07 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.38/383.07 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.38x = 383.07 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.38x = 77,985.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,985.39/277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.15

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