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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.38, 405.15 and 183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.38, 405.15 and 183.41 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.38 : 405.15 = 183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.38/405.15 = 183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.38x = 405.15 × 183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.38x = 74,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,307.37/270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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