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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.23, 405.23 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.23, 405.23 and 94.49 is: 141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.23 : 405.23 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.23/405.23 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.23x = 405.23 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.23x = 38,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,287.68/270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.69

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