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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 373.16 and 207.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 373.16 and 207.99 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 373.16 = 207.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/373.16 = 207.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 373.16 × 207.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 77,613.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,613.95/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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