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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.39, 372.74 and 192.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.39, 372.74 and 192.63 is: 265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.39 : 372.74 = 192.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.39/372.74 = 192.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.39x = 372.74 × 192.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.39x = 71,799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,799.52/270.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.55

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