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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.75, 376.70 and 207.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.75, 376.70 and 207.99 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 376.70 = 207.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/376.70 = 207.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 376.70 × 207.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 78,348.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,348.79/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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