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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 405.31 and 75.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 405.31 and 75.26 is: 112.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 405.31 = 75.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/405.31 = 75.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 405.31 × 75.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 30,501.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,501.79/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.87

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