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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.26, 373 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.26, 373 and 153.84 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.26 : 373 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.26/373 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.26x = 373 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.26x = 57,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,382.32/270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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