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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.71, 377.57 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.71, 377.57 and 208.10 is: 287.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.71 : 377.57 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.71/377.57 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.71x = 377.57 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.71x = 78,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,569.39/273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.06

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