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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 373.11 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 373.11 and 193.02 is: 266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 373.11 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/373.11 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 373.11 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 72,017.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,017.69/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.44

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