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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.50, 373.56 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.50, 373.56 and 193.28 is: 266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.50 : 373.56 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.50/373.56 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.50x = 373.56 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.50x = 72,201.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,201.68/270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.92

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