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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 376.74 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 376.74 and 207.90 is: 286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 376.74 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/376.74 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 376.74 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 78,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,324.25/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.65

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