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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.50, 373.22 and 204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.50, 373.22 and 204.14 is: 281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.50 : 373.22 = 204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.50/373.22 = 204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.50x = 373.22 × 204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.50x = 76,189.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,189.13/270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.66

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