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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.82, 406.30 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.82, 406.30 and 95.12 is: 142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.82 : 406.30 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.82/406.30 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.82x = 406.30 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.82x = 38,647.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,647.26/270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.70

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