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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 405.07 and 200.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 405.07 and 200.63 is: 300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 405.07 = 200.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/405.07 = 200.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 405.07 × 200.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 81,269.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,269.71/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.60

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