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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.68, 373.02 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.68, 373.02 and 192.92 is: 265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.68 : 373.02 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.68/373.02 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.68x = 373.02 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.68x = 71,963.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,963.02/270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.86

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