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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.74, 383.40 and 204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.74, 383.40 and 204.03 is: 281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.74 : 383.40 = 204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.74/383.40 = 204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.74x = 383.40 × 204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.74x = 78,225.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,225.10/277.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.65

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