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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.10, 405.37 and 268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.10, 405.37 and 268.07 is: 402.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.10 : 405.37 = 268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.10/405.37 = 268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.10x = 405.37 × 268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.10x = 108,667.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,667.54/270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.33

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