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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.09, 374.15 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.09, 374.15 and 154.69 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.09 : 374.15 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.09/374.15 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.09x = 374.15 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.09x = 57,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,876.49/271.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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