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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.52, 374.74 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.52, 374.74 and 205.92 is: 284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.52 : 374.74 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.52/374.74 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.52x = 374.74 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.52x = 77,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,166.46/271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.20

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