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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.44, 378.33 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.44, 378.33 and 208.83 is: 287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.44 : 378.33 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.44/378.33 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.44x = 378.33 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.44x = 79,006.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,006.65/274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.88

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