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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 405.38 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 405.38 and 131.48 is: 197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 405.38 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/405.38 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 405.38 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 53,298.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,298.23/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.18

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