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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 372.87 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 372.87 and 187.29 is: 258.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 372.87 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/372.87 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 372.87 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 69,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,834.82/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.30

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