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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.44, 373.05 and 187.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.44, 373.05 and 187.59 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.44 : 373.05 = 187.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.44/373.05 = 187.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.44x = 373.05 × 187.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.44x = 69,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,980.45/270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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