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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.60, 373.55 and 204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.60, 373.55 and 204.23 is: 281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.60 : 373.55 = 204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.60/373.55 = 204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.60x = 373.55 × 204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.60x = 76,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,290.12/270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.93

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