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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.62, 373.36 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.62, 373.36 and 187.62 is: 258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.62 : 373.36 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.62/373.36 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.62x = 373.36 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.62x = 70,049.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,049.80/270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.85

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