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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.68, 373.52 and 191.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.68, 373.52 and 191.90 is: 264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.68 : 373.52 = 191.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.68/373.52 = 191.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.68x = 373.52 × 191.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.68x = 71,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,679.90/270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.82

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