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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 373.12 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 373.12 and 183.20 is: 252.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 373.12 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/373.12 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 373.12 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 68,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,355.58/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.79

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