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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.09, 372.53 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.09, 372.53 and 187.34 is: 258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.09 : 372.53 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.09/372.53 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.09x = 372.53 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.09x = 69,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,786.97/270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.38

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