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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 405.33 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 405.33 and 188.96 is: 283.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 405.33 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/405.33 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 405.33 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 76,591.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,591.16/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.29

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