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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.09, 372.33 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.09, 372.33 and 187.14 is: 257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.09 : 372.33 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.09/372.33 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.09x = 372.33 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.09x = 69,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,677.84/270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.98

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