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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.95, 373.52 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.95, 373.52 and 193.19 is: 266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.95 : 373.52 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.95/373.52 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.95x = 373.52 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.95x = 72,158.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,158.91/270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.32

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