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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.76, 406.06 and 75.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.76, 406.06 and 75.71 is: 113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.76 : 406.06 = 75.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.76/406.06 = 75.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.76x = 406.06 × 75.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.76x = 30,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,742.80/270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.54

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