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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.52, 405 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.52, 405 and 193.08 is: 289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.52 : 405 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.52/405 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.52x = 405 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.52x = 78,197.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,197.40/270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.06

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