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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.79, 405.82 and 196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.79, 405.82 and 196.91 is: 295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.79 : 405.82 = 196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.79/405.82 = 196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.79x = 405.82 × 196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.79x = 79,910.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,910.54/270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.10

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