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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.57, 373.40 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.57, 373.40 and 154.13 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.57 : 373.40 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.57/373.40 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.57x = 373.40 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.57x = 57,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,549.50/270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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