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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.60, 406.06 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.60, 406.06 and 184.08 is: 276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.60 : 406.06 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.60/406.06 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.60x = 406.06 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.60x = 74,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,747.52/270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.23

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