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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.78, 404.20 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.78, 404.20 and 250.72 is: 374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.78 : 404.20 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.78/404.20 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.78x = 404.20 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.78x = 101,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,341.02/270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.26

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