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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.18, 405.27 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.18, 405.27 and 197.28 is: 295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.18 : 405.27 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.18/405.27 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.18x = 405.27 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.18x = 79,951.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,951.67/270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.92

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