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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.96, 383.36 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.96, 383.36 and 203.28 is: 280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.96 : 383.36 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.96/383.36 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.96x = 383.36 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.96x = 77,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,929.42/277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.36

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