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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.71, 372.05 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.71, 372.05 and 204.10 is: 281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.71 : 372.05 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.71/372.05 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.71x = 372.05 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.71x = 75,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,933.54/269.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.54

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