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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.41, 373.20 and 154.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.41, 373.20 and 154.00 is: 212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.41 : 373.20 = 154.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.41/373.20 = 154.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.41x = 373.20 × 154.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.41x = 57,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,470.93/270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.53

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