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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.08, 405.09 and 193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.08, 405.09 and 193.40 is: 290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.08 : 405.09 = 193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.08/405.09 = 193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.08x = 405.09 × 193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.08x = 78,342.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,342.38/270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.08

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