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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.90, 373.81 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.90, 373.81 and 152.86 is: 210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.90 : 373.81 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.90/373.81 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.90x = 373.81 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.90x = 57,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,140.60/270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.93

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