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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.12, 404.49 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.12, 404.49 and 201.54 is: 301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.12 : 404.49 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.12/404.49 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.12x = 404.49 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.12x = 81,520.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,520.91/270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.80

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