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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.96, 373.95 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.96, 373.95 and 193.38 is: 266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.96 : 373.95 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.96/373.95 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.96x = 373.95 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.96x = 72,314.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,314.45/270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.88

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