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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.54, 405.78 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.54, 405.78 and 94.80 is: 142.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.54 : 405.78 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.54/405.78 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.54x = 405.78 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.54x = 38,467.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,467.94/270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.19

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