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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.29, 373.18 and 208.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.29, 373.18 and 208.01 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.29 : 373.18 = 208.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.29/373.18 = 208.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.29x = 373.18 × 208.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.29x = 77,625.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,625.17/270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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