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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.08, 372.71 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.08, 372.71 and 153.62 is: 212.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.08 : 372.71 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.08/372.71 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.08x = 372.71 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.08x = 57,255.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,255.71/270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.00

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