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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.10, 374.64 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.10, 374.64 and 205.50 is: 283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.10 : 374.64 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.10/374.64 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.10x = 374.64 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.10x = 76,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,988.52/271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.99

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