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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.14, 405.10 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.14, 405.10 and 96.80 is: 145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.14 : 405.10 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.14/405.10 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.14x = 405.10 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.14x = 39,211.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,211.78/270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.16

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