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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 377.82 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 377.82 and 208.31 is: 287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 377.82 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/377.82 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 377.82 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 78,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,701.80/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.32

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