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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.93, 373.37 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.93, 373.37 and 193.17 is: 266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.93 : 373.37 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.93/373.37 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.93x = 373.37 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.93x = 72,122.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,122.92/270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.20

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