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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.61, 373.31 and 193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.61, 373.31 and 193.03 is: 266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.61 : 373.31 = 193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.61/373.31 = 193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.61x = 373.31 × 193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.61x = 72,058.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,058.13/270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.28

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