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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.43, 373.28 and 186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.43, 373.28 and 186.45 is: 257.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.43 : 373.28 = 186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.43/373.28 = 186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.43x = 373.28 × 186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.43x = 69,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,595.72/270.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.35

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