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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.95, 405.66 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.95, 405.66 and 193.64 is: 289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.95 : 405.66 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.95/405.66 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.95x = 405.66 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.95x = 78,551.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,551.89/270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.92

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