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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.53, 372.93 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.53, 372.93 and 191.59 is: 264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.53 : 372.93 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.53/372.93 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.53x = 372.93 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.53x = 71,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,449.60/270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.11

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