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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.48, 373.38 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.48, 373.38 and 192.84 is: 266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.48 : 373.38 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.48/373.38 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.48x = 373.38 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.48x = 72,002.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,002.60/270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.20

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