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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.19, 405.35 and 77.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.19, 405.35 and 77.81 is: 116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.19 : 405.35 = 77.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.19/405.35 = 77.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.19x = 405.35 × 77.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.19x = 31,541.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,541.20/270.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.74

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