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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.55, 405.78 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.55, 405.78 and 209.80 is: 314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.55 : 405.78 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.55/405.78 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.55x = 405.78 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.55x = 85,132.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,132.64/270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.67

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