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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.37, 402.98 and 254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.37, 402.98 and 254.99 is: 380.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.37 : 402.98 = 254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.37/402.98 = 254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.37x = 402.98 × 254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.37x = 102,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,757.52/270.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.07

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