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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 405.45 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 405.45 and 197.94 is: 296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 405.45 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/405.45 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 405.45 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 80,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,254.77/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.91

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