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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.84, 373.86 and 205.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.84, 373.86 and 205.82 is: 284.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 373.86 = 205.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/373.86 = 205.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 373.86 × 205.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 76,946.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,946.00/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.10

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