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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.07, 373.02 and 200.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.07, 373.02 and 200.02 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.07 : 373.02 = 200.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.07/373.02 = 200.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.07x = 373.02 × 200.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.07x = 74,611.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,611.46/270.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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