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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.08, 405.20 and 198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.08, 405.20 and 198.40 is: 297.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.08 : 405.20 = 198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.08/405.20 = 198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.08x = 405.20 × 198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.08x = 80,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,391.68/270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.66

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