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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 372.93 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 372.93 and 153.82 is: 212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 372.93 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/372.93 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 372.93 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 57,364.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,364.09/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.24

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