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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.23, 405.53 and 201.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.23, 405.53 and 201.83 is: 302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.23 : 405.53 = 201.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.23/405.53 = 201.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.23x = 405.53 × 201.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.23x = 81,847.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,847.11/270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.88

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