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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.07, 374.05 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.07, 374.05 and 153.03 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.07 : 374.05 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.07/374.05 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.07x = 374.05 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.07x = 57,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,241.04/271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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