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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.78, 373.34 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.78, 373.34 and 207.84 is: 286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.78 : 373.34 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.78/373.34 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.78x = 373.34 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.78x = 77,594.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,594.99/270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.56

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