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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.18, 373 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.18, 373 and 187.36 is: 258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.18 : 373 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.18/373 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.18x = 373 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.18x = 69,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,885.28/270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.66

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