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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.18, 372.96 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.18, 372.96 and 195.66 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.18 : 372.96 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.18/372.96 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.18x = 372.96 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.18x = 72,973.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,973.35/270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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