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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.16, 374.37 and 208.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.16, 374.37 and 208.87 is: 288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.16 : 374.37 = 208.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.16/374.37 = 208.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.16x = 374.37 × 208.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.16x = 78,194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,194.14/271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.37

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