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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.29, 372.51 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.29, 372.51 and 204.68 is: 282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.29 : 372.51 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.29/372.51 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.29x = 372.51 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.29x = 76,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,243.48/270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.09

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