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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.20, 405.14 and 96.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.20, 405.14 and 96.86 is: 145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.20 : 405.14 = 96.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.20/405.14 = 96.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.20x = 405.14 × 96.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.20x = 39,239.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,239.35/270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.23

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