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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 373.99 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 373.99 and 154.58 is: 213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 373.99 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/373.99 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 373.99 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 57,811.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,811.37/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.31

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