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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.57, 373.38 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.57, 373.38 and 154.14 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.57 : 373.38 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.57/373.38 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.57x = 373.38 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.57x = 57,552.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,552.79/270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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