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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.13, 374.15 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.13, 374.15 and 154.69 is: 213.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.13 : 374.15 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.13/374.15 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.13x = 374.15 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.13x = 57,877.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,877.26/271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.47

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