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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.08, 372.62 and 186.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.08, 372.62 and 186.05 is: 256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.08 : 372.62 = 186.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.08/372.62 = 186.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.08x = 372.62 × 186.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.08x = 69,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,325.02/270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.69

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