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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.38, 373.19 and 154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.38, 373.19 and 154.01 is: 212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.38 : 373.19 = 154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.38/373.19 = 154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.38x = 373.19 × 154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.38x = 57,472.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,472.36/270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.57

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