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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.61, 406.15 and 265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.61, 406.15 and 265.25 is: 398.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.61 : 406.15 = 265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.61/406.15 = 265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.61x = 406.15 × 265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.61x = 107,731.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,731.64/270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.11

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