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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 404.90 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 404.90 and 188.02 is: 281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 404.90 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/404.90 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 404.90 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 76,127.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,127.35/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.54

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