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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.52, 373.17 and 204.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.52, 373.17 and 204.91 is: 282.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.52 : 373.17 = 204.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.52/373.17 = 204.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.52x = 373.17 × 204.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.52x = 76,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,466.10/270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.67

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