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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 272.70 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 272.70 and 205.20 is: 272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 272.70 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/272.70 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 272.70 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 55,958.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,958.04/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.70

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