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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.09, 404.73 and 201.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.09, 404.73 and 201.29 is: 301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.09 : 404.73 = 201.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.09/404.73 = 201.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.09x = 404.73 × 201.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.09x = 81,468.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,468.10/270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.63

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