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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.45, 405.08 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.45, 405.08 and 209.10 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.45 : 405.08 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.45/405.08 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.45x = 405.08 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.45x = 84,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,701.18/270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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