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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.63, 373.26 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.63, 373.26 and 187.87 is: 259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.63 : 373.26 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.63/373.26 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.63x = 373.26 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.63x = 70,124.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,124.36/270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.12

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