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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.95, 373.82 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.95, 373.82 and 208.98 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.95 : 373.82 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.95/373.82 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.95x = 373.82 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.95x = 78,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,119.86/270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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