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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 372.52 and 187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 372.52 and 187.21 is: 258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 372.52 = 187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/372.52 = 187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 372.52 × 187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 69,739.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,739.47/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.06

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