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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.90, 373.82 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.90, 373.82 and 152.84 is: 210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.90 : 373.82 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.90/373.82 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.90x = 373.82 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.90x = 57,132.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,132.02/270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.90

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