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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 404.97 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 404.97 and 184.38 is: 276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 404.97 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/404.97 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 404.97 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 74,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,668.37/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.24

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