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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.45, 376.95 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.45, 376.95 and 207.84 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.45 : 376.95 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.45/376.95 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.45x = 376.95 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.45x = 78,343.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,343.40/273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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