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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.44, 373.37 and 208.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.44, 373.37 and 208.15 is: 287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.44 : 373.37 = 208.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.44/373.37 = 208.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.44x = 373.37 × 208.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.44x = 77,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,716.97/270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.37

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