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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 373.11 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 373.11 and 153.93 is: 212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 373.11 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/373.11 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 373.11 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 57,432.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,432.82/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.43

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