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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.99, 373.95 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.99, 373.95 and 152.96 is: 211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.99 : 373.95 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.99/373.95 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.99x = 373.95 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.99x = 57,199.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,199.39/270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.08

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