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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.58, 373.31 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.58, 373.31 and 186.55 is: 257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.58 : 373.31 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.58/373.31 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.58x = 373.31 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.58x = 69,640.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,640.05/270.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.38

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