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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.56, 405.36 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.56, 405.36 and 189.44 is: 283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 405.36 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/405.36 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 405.36 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 76,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,791.40/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.82

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