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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.69, 406.01 and 75.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.69, 406.01 and 75.71 is: 113.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.69 : 406.01 = 75.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.69/406.01 = 75.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.69x = 406.01 × 75.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.69x = 30,737.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,737.13/270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.55

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