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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.48, 375.16 and 205.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.48, 375.16 and 205.87 is: 284.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.48 : 375.16 = 205.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.48/375.16 = 205.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.48x = 375.16 × 205.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.48x = 77,234.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,234.19/271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.49

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