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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.38, 374.65 and 205.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.38, 374.65 and 205.77 is: 284.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 374.65 = 205.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/374.65 = 205.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 374.65 × 205.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 77,093.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,093.20/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.07

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