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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.39, 373.29 and 186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.39, 373.29 and 186.49 is: 257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.39 : 373.29 = 186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.39/373.29 = 186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.39x = 373.29 × 186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.39x = 69,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,614.85/270.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.46

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