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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.73, 373.78 and 187.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.73, 373.78 and 187.81 is: 259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.73 : 373.78 = 187.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.73/373.78 = 187.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.73x = 373.78 × 187.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.73x = 70,199.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,199.62/270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.30

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