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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.80, 374.04 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.80, 374.04 and 188 is: 259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.80 : 374.04 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.80/374.04 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.80x = 374.04 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.80x = 70,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,319.52/270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.67

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