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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.12, 372.88 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.12, 372.88 and 204.64 is: 282.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.12 : 372.88 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.12/372.88 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.12x = 372.88 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.12x = 76,306.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,306.16/270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.49

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