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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.17, 404.97 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.17, 404.97 and 187.92 is: 281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.17 : 404.97 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.17/404.97 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.17x = 404.97 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.17x = 76,101.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,101.26/270.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.68

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