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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 371.88 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 371.88 and 259.56 is: 357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 371.88 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/371.88 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 371.88 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 96,525.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,525.17/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.50

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