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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.14, 372.94 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.14, 372.94 and 191.52 is: 264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.14 : 372.94 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.14/372.94 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.14x = 372.94 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.14x = 71,424.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,424.51/270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.40

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