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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.75, 373.94 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.75, 373.94 and 183.27 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.75 : 373.94 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.75/373.94 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.75x = 373.94 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.75x = 68,531.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,531.75/270.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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