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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 373.95 and 153.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 373.95 and 153.00 is: 211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 373.95 = 153.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/373.95 = 153.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 373.95 × 153.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 57,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,213.30/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.09

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