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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 374.06 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 374.06 and 153.03 is: 211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 374.06 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/374.06 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 374.06 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 57,241.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,241.64/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.19

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