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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.48, 382.71 and 203.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.48, 382.71 and 203.95 is: 281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.48 : 382.71 = 203.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.48/382.71 = 203.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.48x = 382.71 × 203.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.48x = 78,053.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,053.70/277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.29

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