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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.95, 373.94 and 152.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.95, 373.94 and 152.93 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.95 : 373.94 = 152.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.95/373.94 = 152.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.95x = 373.94 × 152.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.95x = 57,184.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,184.01/270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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