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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.62, 405.98 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.62, 405.98 and 97.30 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.62 : 405.98 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.62/405.98 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.62x = 405.98 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.62x = 39,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,501.85/270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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