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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.86, 405.75 and 205.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.86, 405.75 and 205.97 is: 308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.86 : 405.75 = 205.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.86/405.75 = 205.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.86x = 405.75 × 205.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.86x = 83,572.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,572.33/270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.54

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