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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.44, 373.20 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.44, 373.20 and 154.04 is: 212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.44 : 373.20 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.44/373.20 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.44x = 373.20 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.44x = 57,487.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,487.73/270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.57

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