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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.05, 374.04 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.05, 374.04 and 153.01 is: 211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.05 : 374.04 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.05/374.04 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.05x = 374.04 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.05x = 57,233.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,233.81/271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.15

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