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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.05, 374.01 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.05, 374.01 and 154.61 is: 213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.05 : 374.01 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.05/374.01 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.05x = 374.01 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.05x = 57,825.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,825.69/271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.34

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