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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.87, 406.30 and 97.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.87, 406.30 and 97.51 is: 146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.87 : 406.30 = 97.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.87/406.30 = 97.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.87x = 406.30 × 97.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.87x = 39,616.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,616.28/270.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.26

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