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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 373.23 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 373.23 and 187.53 is: 258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 373.23 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/373.23 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 373.23 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 69,991.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,991.82/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.88

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