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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.11, 372.89 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.11, 372.89 and 191.81 is: 264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.11 : 372.89 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.11/372.89 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.11x = 372.89 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.11x = 71,523.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,523.07/270.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.79

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