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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.09, 374.09 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.09, 374.09 and 153.08 is: 211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.09 : 374.09 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.09/374.09 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.09x = 374.09 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.09x = 57,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,265.70/271.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.24

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