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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.16, 377.22 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.16, 377.22 and 208.09 is: 287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.16 : 377.22 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.16/377.22 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.16x = 377.22 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.16x = 78,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,495.71/273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.36

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