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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.15, 372.69 and 196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.15, 372.69 and 196.35 is: 270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.15 : 372.69 = 196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.15/372.69 = 196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.15x = 372.69 × 196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.15x = 73,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,177.68/270.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.88

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