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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.93, 405.36 and 194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.93, 405.36 and 194.07 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.93 : 405.36 = 194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.93/405.36 = 194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.93x = 405.36 × 194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.93x = 78,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,668.22/270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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