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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 371.75 and 204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 371.75 and 204.41 is: 281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 371.75 = 204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/371.75 = 204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 371.75 × 204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 75,989.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,989.42/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.42

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