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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.56, 373.78 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.56, 373.78 and 208.64 is: 288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 373.78 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/373.78 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 373.78 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 77,985.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,985.46/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.24

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