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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.22, 374.42 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.22, 374.42 and 204.86 is: 282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.22 : 374.42 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.22/374.42 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.22x = 374.42 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.22x = 76,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,700.78/271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.80

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