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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 372.60 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 372.60 and 208.08 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 372.60 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/372.60 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 372.60 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 77,530.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,530.61/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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