Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,180, 405,270 and 73,188
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 270,180, 405,270 and 73,188 is: 109,782
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,180 : 405,270 = 73,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,180/405,270 = 73,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,180x = 405,270 × 73,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,180x = 29,660,900,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,660,900,760/270,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,782
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