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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.62, 372.84 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.62, 372.84 and 254.96 is: 351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.62 : 372.84 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.62/372.84 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.62x = 372.84 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.62x = 95,059.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,059.29/270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.26

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