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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.14, 1,282.72 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.14, 1,282.72 and 270.14 is: 405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.14 : 1,282.72 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.14/1,282.72 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.14x = 1,282.72 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.14x = 346,513.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,513.98/855.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.21

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