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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.05, 376.58 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.05, 376.58 and 207.44 is: 286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.05 : 376.58 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.05/376.58 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.05x = 376.58 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.05x = 78,117.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,117.80/273.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.09

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