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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.22, 405.27 and 96.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.22, 405.27 and 96.91 is: 145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.22 : 405.27 = 96.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.22/405.27 = 96.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.22x = 405.27 × 96.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.22x = 39,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,274.72/270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.34

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