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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.81, 374.22 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.81, 374.22 and 208.80 is: 288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.81 : 374.22 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.81/374.22 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.81x = 374.22 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.81x = 78,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,137.14/270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.53

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