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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.12, 373.32 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.12, 373.32 and 200.28 is: 276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.12 : 373.32 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.12/373.32 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.12x = 373.32 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.12x = 74,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,768.53/270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.80

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