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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.12, 405.18 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.12, 405.18 and 250.68 is: 376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.12 : 405.18 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.12/405.18 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.12x = 405.18 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.12x = 101,570.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,570.52/270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.02

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