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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.98, 373.91 and 152.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.98, 373.91 and 152.95 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.98 : 373.91 = 152.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.98/373.91 = 152.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.98x = 373.91 × 152.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.98x = 57,189.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,189.53/270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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