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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.72, 377.56 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.72, 377.56 and 208.08 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.72 : 377.56 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.72/377.56 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.72x = 377.56 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.72x = 78,562.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,562.68/273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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