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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 373.30 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 373.30 and 186.50 is: 257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 373.30 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/373.30 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 373.30 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 69,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,620.45/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.47

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