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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.85, 406.33 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.85, 406.33 and 184.38 is: 276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.85 : 406.33 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.85/406.33 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.85x = 406.33 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.85x = 74,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,918.20/270.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.60

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