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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.45, 372.71 and 208.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.45, 372.71 and 208.47 is: 287.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.45 : 372.71 = 208.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.45/372.71 = 208.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.45x = 372.71 × 208.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.45x = 77,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,697.81/270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.29

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