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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.89, 373.81 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.89, 373.81 and 154.49 is: 213.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.89 : 373.81 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.89/373.81 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.89x = 373.81 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.89x = 57,749.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,749.91/270.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.19

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