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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.52, 405.96 and 196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.52, 405.96 and 196.36 is: 294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.52 : 405.96 = 196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.52/405.96 = 196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.52x = 405.96 × 196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.52x = 79,714.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,714.31/270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.67

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