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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.08, 374.22 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.08, 374.22 and 154.62 is: 213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.08 : 374.22 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.08/374.22 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.08x = 374.22 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.08x = 57,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,861.90/271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.45

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