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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.72, 374.80 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.72, 374.80 and 206.08 is: 284.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.72 : 374.80 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.72/374.80 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.72x = 374.80 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.72x = 77,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,238.78/271.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.26

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