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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.64, 377.30 and 208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.64, 377.30 and 208.03 is: 286.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.64 : 377.30 = 208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.64/377.30 = 208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.64x = 377.30 × 208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.64x = 78,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,489.72/273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.84

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