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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.76, 405.24 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.76, 405.24 and 187.16 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.76 : 405.24 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.76/405.24 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.76x = 405.24 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.76x = 75,844.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,844.72/270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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