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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.92, 406.02 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.92, 406.02 and 184.10 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.92 : 406.02 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.92/406.02 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.92x = 406.02 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.92x = 74,748.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,748.28/270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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