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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.64, 405.92 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.64, 405.92 and 97.30 is: 145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.64 : 405.92 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.64/405.92 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.64x = 405.92 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.64x = 39,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,496.54/270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.94

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