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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.88, 373.08 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.88, 373.08 and 205 is: 282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.88 : 373.08 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.88/373.08 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.88x = 373.08 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.88x = 76,481.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,481.40/270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.34

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