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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.39, 372.90 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.39, 372.90 and 208.07 is: 286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.39 : 372.90 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.39/372.90 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.39x = 372.90 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.39x = 77,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,589.62/270.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.96

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