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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.54, 373.34 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.54, 373.34 and 204.93 is: 282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.54 : 373.34 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.54/373.34 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.54x = 373.34 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.54x = 76,506.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,506.70/270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.80

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