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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.00, 372.50 and 151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.00, 372.50 and 151.95 is: 209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.00 : 372.50 = 151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.00/372.50 = 151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.00x = 372.50 × 151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.00x = 56,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,600.55/270.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.63

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