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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 405.07 and 96.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 405.07 and 96.73 is: 145.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 405.07 = 96.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/405.07 = 96.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 405.07 × 96.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 39,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,182.42/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.11

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