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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.01, 372.57 and 153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.01, 372.57 and 153.57 is: 211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.01 : 372.57 = 153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.01/372.57 = 153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.01x = 372.57 × 153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.01x = 57,215.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,215.57/270.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.91

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