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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.95, 377.65 and 208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.95, 377.65 and 208.34 is: 287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.95 : 377.65 = 208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.95/377.65 = 208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.95x = 377.65 × 208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.95x = 78,676.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,676.67/273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.20

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