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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 376.68 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 376.68 and 207.48 is: 286.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 376.68 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/376.68 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 376.68 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 78,153.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,153.57/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.15

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