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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.27, 373.98 and 204.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.27, 373.98 and 204.85 is: 282.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.27 : 373.98 = 204.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.27/373.98 = 204.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.27x = 373.98 × 204.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.27x = 76,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,609.80/271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.41

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