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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.03, 405.04 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.03, 405.04 and 205.16 is: 307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.03 : 405.04 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.03/405.04 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.03x = 405.04 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.03x = 83,098.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,098.01/270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.74

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