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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.94, 406.41 and 75.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.94, 406.41 and 75.94 is: 113.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.94 : 406.41 = 75.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.94/406.41 = 75.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.94x = 406.41 × 75.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.94x = 30,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,862.78/270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.91

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