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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 373.19 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 373.19 and 153.98 is: 212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 373.19 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/373.19 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 373.19 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 57,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,465.53/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.50

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