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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.10, 372.52 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.10, 372.52 and 200.12 is: 276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.10 : 372.52 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.10/372.52 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.10x = 372.52 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.10x = 74,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,548.70/270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.00

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