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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.17, 374.19 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.17, 374.19 and 153.14 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.17 : 374.19 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.17/374.19 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.17x = 374.19 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.17x = 57,300.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,300.82/271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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