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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.79, 406.13 and 75.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.79, 406.13 and 75.75 is: 113.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.79 : 406.13 = 75.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.79/406.13 = 75.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.79x = 406.13 × 75.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.79x = 30,764.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,764.35/270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.61

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