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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 372.75 and 207.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 372.75 and 207.83 is: 286.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 372.75 = 207.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/372.75 = 207.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 372.75 × 207.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 77,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,465.99/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.89

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