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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.65, 406.18 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.65, 406.18 and 192.56 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.65 : 406.18 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.65/406.18 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.65x = 406.18 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.65x = 78,212.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,212.23/270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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