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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 404.52 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 404.52 and 183.78 is: 274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 404.52 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/404.52 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 404.52 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 74,342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,342.69/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.92

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