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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.38, 405.70 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.38, 405.70 and 183.83 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.38 : 405.70 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.38/405.70 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.38x = 405.70 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.38x = 74,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,577.34/270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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