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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.91, 374.02 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.91, 374.02 and 208.62 is: 288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.91 : 374.02 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.91/374.02 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.91x = 374.02 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.91x = 78,028.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,028.57/270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.03

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