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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.12, 372.84 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.12, 372.84 and 191.82 is: 264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.12 : 372.84 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.12/372.84 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.12x = 372.84 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.12x = 71,518.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,518.17/270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.76

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