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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 372.78 and 182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 372.78 and 182.94 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 372.78 = 182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/372.78 = 182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 372.78 × 182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 68,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,196.37/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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