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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.01, 404.59 and 183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.01, 404.59 and 183.39 is: 274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.01 : 404.59 = 183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.01/404.59 = 183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.01x = 404.59 × 183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.01x = 74,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,197.76/270.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.80

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