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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.13, 374.73 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.13, 374.73 and 205.52 is: 284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.13 : 374.73 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.13/374.73 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.13x = 374.73 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.13x = 77,014.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,014.51/271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.05

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