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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.92, 374.02 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.92, 374.02 and 205.58 is: 283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.92 : 374.02 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.92/374.02 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.92x = 374.02 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.92x = 76,891.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,891.03/270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.81

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