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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.47, 373.25 and 154.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.47, 373.25 and 154.03 is: 212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.47 : 373.25 = 154.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.47/373.25 = 154.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.47x = 373.25 × 154.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.47x = 57,491.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,491.70/270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.56

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