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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.13, 374.18 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.13, 374.18 and 154.71 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.13 : 374.18 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.13/374.18 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.13x = 374.18 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.13x = 57,888.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,888.61/271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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