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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.73, 373.74 and 207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.73, 373.74 and 207.21 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.73 : 373.74 = 207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.73/373.74 = 207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.73x = 373.74 × 207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.73x = 77,442.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,442.67/270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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