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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.03, 405.39 and 183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.03, 405.39 and 183.58 is: 275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.03 : 405.39 = 183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.03/405.39 = 183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.03x = 405.39 × 183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.03x = 74,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,421.50/270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.60

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