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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.20, 373.50 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.20, 373.50 and 205.32 is: 282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.20 : 373.50 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.20/373.50 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.20x = 373.50 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.20x = 76,687.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,687.02/271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.77

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