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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.46, 377.17 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.46, 377.17 and 208.12 is: 287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.46 : 377.17 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.46/377.17 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.46x = 377.17 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.46x = 78,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,496.62/273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.05

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