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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 372.78 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 372.78 and 191.48 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 372.78 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/372.78 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 372.78 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 71,379.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,379.91/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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