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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.83, 378.38 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.83, 378.38 and 208.22 is: 287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.83 : 378.38 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.83/378.38 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.83x = 378.38 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.83x = 78,786.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,786.28/273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.72

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