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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.70, 382.68 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.70, 382.68 and 203.90 is: 280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.70 : 382.68 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.70/382.68 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.70x = 382.68 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.70x = 78,028.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,028.45/277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.98

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