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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.62, 373.54 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.62, 373.54 and 154.26 is: 212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.62 : 373.54 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.62/373.54 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.62x = 373.54 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.62x = 57,622.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,622.28/270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.93

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