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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.70, 273.37 and 205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.70, 273.37 and 205.70 is: 273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.70 : 273.37 = 205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.70/273.37 = 205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.70x = 273.37 × 205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.70x = 56,231.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,231.18/205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.37

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