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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.88, 406.08 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.88, 406.08 and 97.44 is: 146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.88 : 406.08 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.88/406.08 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.88x = 406.08 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.88x = 39,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,568.44/270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.07

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