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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.56, 374.40 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.56, 374.40 and 205.80 is: 283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.56 : 374.40 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.56/374.40 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.56x = 374.40 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.56x = 77,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,051.52/271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.74

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