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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.38, 373.13 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.38, 373.13 and 153.95 is: 212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.38 : 373.13 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.38/373.13 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.38x = 373.13 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.38x = 57,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,440.73/270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.45

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