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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 383.43 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 383.43 and 203.32 is: 280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 383.43 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/383.43 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 383.43 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 77,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,958.99/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.41

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