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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 373.20 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 373.20 and 205.52 is: 282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 373.20 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/373.20 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 373.20 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 76,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,700.06/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.98

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