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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.95, 373.91 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.95, 373.91 and 154.50 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.95 : 373.91 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.95/373.91 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.95x = 373.91 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.95x = 57,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,768.32/270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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