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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 373.92 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 373.92 and 154.56 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 373.92 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/373.92 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 373.92 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 57,793.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,793.08/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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