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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 374.03 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 374.03 and 154.60 is: 213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 374.03 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/374.03 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 374.03 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 57,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,824.49/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.35

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