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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.35, 372.70 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.35, 372.70 and 187.31 is: 258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.35 : 372.70 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.35/372.70 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.35x = 372.70 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.35x = 69,809.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,809.85/270.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.23

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