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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.66, 373.38 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.66, 373.38 and 187.80 is: 259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.66 : 373.38 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.66/373.38 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.66x = 373.38 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.66x = 70,120.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,120.76/270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.07

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