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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.13, 372.87 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.13, 372.87 and 204.64 is: 282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.13 : 372.87 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.13/372.87 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.13x = 372.87 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.13x = 76,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,304.12/270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.47

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