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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 376.74 and 207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 376.74 and 207.81 is: 286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 376.74 = 207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/376.74 = 207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 376.74 × 207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 78,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,290.34/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.34

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