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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.14, 376.61 and 207.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.14, 376.61 and 207.53 is: 286.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.14 : 376.61 = 207.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.14/376.61 = 207.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.14x = 376.61 × 207.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.14x = 78,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,157.87/273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.15

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