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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 373.78 and 208.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 373.78 and 208.99 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 373.78 = 208.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/373.78 = 208.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 373.78 × 208.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 78,116.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,116.28/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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