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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.49, 373.08 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.49, 373.08 and 187.60 is: 258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.49 : 373.08 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.49/373.08 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.49x = 373.08 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.49x = 69,989.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,989.81/270.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.75

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