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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.62, 373.58 and 192.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.62, 373.58 and 192.09 is: 265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.62 : 373.58 = 192.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.62/373.58 = 192.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.62x = 373.58 × 192.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.62x = 71,760.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,760.98/270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.17

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