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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.80, 373.94 and 256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.80, 373.94 and 256.96 is: 354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.80 : 373.94 = 256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.80/373.94 = 256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.80x = 373.94 × 256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.80x = 96,087.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,087.77/270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.83

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