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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.80, 373.80 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.80, 373.80 and 200.84 is: 277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.80 : 373.80 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.80/373.80 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.80x = 373.80 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.80x = 75,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,073.85/270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.23

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