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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.67, 405.72 and 188.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.67, 405.72 and 188.42 is: 282.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.67 : 405.72 = 188.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.67/405.72 = 188.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.67x = 405.72 × 188.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.67x = 76,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,444.82/270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.43

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