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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.38, 405.38 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.38, 405.38 and 183.72 is: 275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.38 : 405.38 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.38/405.38 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.38x = 405.38 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.38x = 74,476.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,476.41/270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.45

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