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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.27, 405.36 and 201.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.27, 405.36 and 201.90 is: 302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.27 : 405.36 = 201.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.27/405.36 = 201.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.27x = 405.36 × 201.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.27x = 81,842.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,842.18/270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.82

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