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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.14, 374.26 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.14, 374.26 and 205.64 is: 283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.14 : 374.26 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.14/374.26 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.14x = 374.26 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.14x = 76,962.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,962.83/271.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.85

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