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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.80, 373.57 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.80, 373.57 and 193.22 is: 266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.80 : 373.57 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.80/373.57 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.80x = 373.57 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.80x = 72,178.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,178.84/270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.54

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