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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 374.04 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 374.04 and 154.59 is: 213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 374.04 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/374.04 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 374.04 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 57,822.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,822.84/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.35

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