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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 376.08 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 376.08 and 207.68 is: 285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 376.08 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/376.08 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 376.08 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 78,104.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,104.29/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.89

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