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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.81, 405.81 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.81, 405.81 and 209.79 is: 314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.81 : 405.81 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.81/405.81 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.81x = 405.81 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.81x = 85,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,134.88/270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.37

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