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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 404.78 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 404.78 and 188.88 is: 282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 404.78 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/404.78 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 404.78 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 76,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,454.85/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.85

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