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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.46, 373.35 and 187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.46, 373.35 and 187.84 is: 259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.46 : 373.35 = 187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.46/373.35 = 187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.46x = 373.35 × 187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.46x = 70,130.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,130.06/270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.30

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