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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.64, 405.19 and 201.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.64, 405.19 and 201.83 is: 302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.64 : 405.19 = 201.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.64/405.19 = 201.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.64x = 405.19 × 201.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.64x = 81,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,779.15/270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.17

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