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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.59, 373.58 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.59, 373.58 and 208.31 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.59 : 373.58 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.59/373.58 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.59x = 373.58 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.59x = 77,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,817.54/270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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