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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.27, 405.68 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.27, 405.68 and 188.33 is: 282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.27 : 405.68 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.27/405.68 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.27x = 405.68 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.27x = 76,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,398.74/270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.68

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