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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.91, 373.25 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.91, 373.25 and 187.90 is: 258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.91 : 373.25 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.91/373.25 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.91x = 373.25 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.91x = 70,130.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,130.87/270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.88

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