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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.34, 372.81 and 192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.34, 372.81 and 192.58 is: 265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.34 : 372.81 = 192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.34/372.81 = 192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.34x = 372.81 × 192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.34x = 71,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,795.75/270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.58

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