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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 271.72 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 271.72 and 205.80 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 271.72 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/271.72 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 271.72 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 55,919.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,919.98/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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