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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 376.92 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 376.92 and 207.36 is: 286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 376.92 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/376.92 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 376.92 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 78,158.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,158.13/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.04

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