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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.99, 406.08 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.99, 406.08 and 184.32 is: 276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.99 : 406.08 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.99/406.08 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.99x = 406.08 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.99x = 74,848.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,848.67/270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.20

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