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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 404.52 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 404.52 and 193.50 is: 289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 404.52 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/404.52 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 404.52 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 78,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,274.62/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.52

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