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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.47, 373.15 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.47, 373.15 and 187.65 is: 258.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.47 : 373.15 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.47/373.15 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.47x = 373.15 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.47x = 70,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,021.60/270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.89

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