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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.60, 372.76 and 187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.60, 372.76 and 187.55 is: 258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.60 : 372.76 = 187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.60/372.76 = 187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.60x = 372.76 × 187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.60x = 69,911.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,911.14/270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.36

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