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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 372.56 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 372.56 and 191.45 is: 264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 372.56 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/372.56 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 372.56 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 71,323.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,323.79/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.15

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