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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 377.19 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 377.19 and 207.09 is: 285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 377.19 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/377.19 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 377.19 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 78,112.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,112.28/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.59

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