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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.88, 373.91 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.88, 373.91 and 188.10 is: 259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.88 : 373.91 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.88/373.91 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.88x = 373.91 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.88x = 70,332.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,332.47/270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.64

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