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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.84, 374.64 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.84, 374.64 and 205.84 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.84 : 374.64 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.84/374.64 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.84x = 374.64 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.84x = 77,115.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,115.90/271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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