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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.06, 376.92 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.06, 376.92 and 207.45 is: 286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.06 : 376.92 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.06/376.92 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.06x = 376.92 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.06x = 78,192.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,192.05/273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.35

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