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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.13, 377.49 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.13, 377.49 and 207.52 is: 286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.13 : 377.49 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.13/377.49 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.13x = 377.49 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.13x = 78,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,336.72/273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.81

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