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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.48, 373.47 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.48, 373.47 and 187.86 is: 259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.48 : 373.47 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.48/373.47 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.48x = 373.47 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.48x = 70,160.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,160.07/270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.39

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