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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.57, 373.50 and 208.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.57, 373.50 and 208.61 is: 287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.57 : 373.50 = 208.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.57/373.50 = 208.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.57x = 373.50 × 208.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.57x = 77,913.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,913.97/270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.96

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