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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.49, 372.85 and 204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.49, 372.85 and 204.88 is: 282.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.49 : 372.85 = 204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.49/372.85 = 204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.49x = 372.85 × 204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.49x = 76,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,389.51/270.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.41

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