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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.72, 373.92 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.72, 373.92 and 193.44 is: 267.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.72 : 373.92 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.72/373.92 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.72x = 373.92 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.72x = 72,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,331.08/270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.18

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