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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.50, 373.36 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.50, 373.36 and 154.13 is: 212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.50 : 373.36 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.50/373.36 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.50x = 373.36 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.50x = 57,545.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,545.59/270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.74

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