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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.63, 373.02 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.63, 373.02 and 187.61 is: 258.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.63 : 373.02 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.63/373.02 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.63x = 373.02 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.63x = 69,980.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,980.42/270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.58

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