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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.74, 373.23 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.74, 373.23 and 187.72 is: 258.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.74 : 373.23 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.74/373.23 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.74x = 373.23 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.74x = 70,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,062.74/270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.78

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