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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 372.87 and 153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 372.87 and 153.78 is: 212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 372.87 = 153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/372.87 = 153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 372.87 × 153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 57,339.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,339.95/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.18

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