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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.20, 405.57 and 193.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.20, 405.57 and 193.25 is: 290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.20 : 405.57 = 193.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.20/405.57 = 193.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.20x = 405.57 × 193.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.20x = 78,374.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,374.37/270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.07

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