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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.19, 372.74 and 187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.19, 372.74 and 187.49 is: 258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.19 : 372.74 = 187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.19/372.74 = 187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.19x = 372.74 × 187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.19x = 69,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,885.02/270.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.65

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