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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.98, 405.99 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.98, 405.99 and 193.82 is: 290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.98 : 405.99 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.98/405.99 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.98x = 405.99 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.98x = 78,688.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,688.98/270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.39

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