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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.07, 372.57 and 196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.07, 372.57 and 196.36 is: 270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.07 : 372.57 = 196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.07/372.57 = 196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.07x = 372.57 × 196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.07x = 73,156.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,156.18/270.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.88

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