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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.74, 405.91 and 201.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.74, 405.91 and 201.89 is: 302.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.74 : 405.91 = 201.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.74/405.91 = 201.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.74x = 405.91 × 201.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.74x = 81,950.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,950.44/270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.69

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