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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.80, 405.72 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.80, 405.72 and 184.88 is: 276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.80 : 405.72 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.80/405.72 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.80x = 405.72 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.80x = 75,009.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,009.51/270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.99

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