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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 372.48 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 372.48 and 201.28 is: 277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 372.48 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/372.48 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 372.48 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 74,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,972.77/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.27

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