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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.33, 405.62 and 188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.33, 405.62 and 188.99 is: 283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.33 : 405.62 = 188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.33/405.62 = 188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.33x = 405.62 × 188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.33x = 76,658.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,658.12/270.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.57

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