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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.86, 406.30 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.86, 406.30 and 189.86 is: 284.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.86 : 406.30 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.86/406.30 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.86x = 406.30 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.86x = 77,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,140.12/270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.80

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