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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.14, 374.16 and 153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.14, 374.16 and 153.10 is: 211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.14 : 374.16 = 153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.14/374.16 = 153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.14x = 374.16 × 153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.14x = 57,281.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,281.26/271.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.26

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