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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.32, 405.07 and 201.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.32, 405.07 and 201.51 is: 301.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.32 : 405.07 = 201.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.32/405.07 = 201.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.32x = 405.07 × 201.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.32x = 81,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,625.66/270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.96

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