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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.47, 373.26 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.47, 373.26 and 154.04 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.47 : 373.26 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.47/373.26 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.47x = 373.26 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.47x = 57,495.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,495.10/270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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