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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.04, 372.27 and 191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.04, 372.27 and 191.29 is: 263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.04 : 372.27 = 191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.04/372.27 = 191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.04x = 372.27 × 191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.04x = 71,211.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,211.53/270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.71

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