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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.29, 373.05 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.29, 373.05 and 153.86 is: 212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.29 : 373.05 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.29/373.05 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.29x = 373.05 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.29x = 57,395.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,395.61/270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.35

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