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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.16, 372.58 and 186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.16, 372.58 and 186.10 is: 256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.16 : 372.58 = 186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.16/372.58 = 186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.16x = 372.58 × 186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.16x = 69,337.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,337.14/270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.65

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