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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.12, 405.30 and 197.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.12, 405.30 and 197.07 is: 295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.12 : 405.30 = 197.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.12/405.30 = 197.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.12x = 405.30 × 197.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.12x = 79,872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,872.47/270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.69

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