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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.47, 373.31 and 191.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.47, 373.31 and 191.90 is: 264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.47 : 373.31 = 191.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.47/373.31 = 191.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.47x = 373.31 × 191.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.47x = 71,638.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,638.88/270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.87

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