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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 405.26 and 122.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 405.26 and 122.00 is: 182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 405.26 = 122.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/405.26 = 122.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 405.26 × 122.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 49,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,439.08/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.90

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