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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.08, 372.48 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.08, 372.48 and 192.80 is: 265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.08 : 372.48 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.08/372.48 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.08x = 372.48 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.08x = 71,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,814.14/270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.90

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