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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.56, 373.44 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.56, 373.44 and 154.19 is: 212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 373.44 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/373.44 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 373.44 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 57,582.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,582.23/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.82

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