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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.96, 405.60 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.96, 405.60 and 189.60 is: 283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.96 : 405.60 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.96/405.60 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.96x = 405.60 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.96x = 76,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,901.76/270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.81

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