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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.43, 373.22 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.43, 373.22 and 207.97 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.43 : 373.22 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.43/373.22 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.43x = 373.22 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.43x = 77,617.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,617.52/270.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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