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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 372.42 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 372.42 and 204.48 is: 282.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 372.42 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/372.42 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 372.42 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 76,152.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,152.44/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.05

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