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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.94, 405.94 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.94, 405.94 and 193.76 is: 290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.94 : 405.94 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.94/405.94 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.94x = 405.94 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.94x = 78,654.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,654.93/270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.30

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