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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.95, 405.84 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.95, 405.84 and 251.96 is: 377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.95 : 405.84 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.95/405.84 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.95x = 405.84 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.95x = 102,255.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,255.45/270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.40

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