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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.66, 405.21 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.66, 405.21 and 189.36 is: 283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.66 : 405.21 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.66/405.21 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.66x = 405.21 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.66x = 76,730.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,730.57/270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.49

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