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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.05, 373.97 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.05, 373.97 and 153.02 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.05 : 373.97 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.05/373.97 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.05x = 373.97 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.05x = 57,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,225.79/271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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