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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 372.95 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 372.95 and 196.20 is: 270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 372.95 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/372.95 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 372.95 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 73,171.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,171.81/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.99

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