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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.18, 374.21 and 153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.18, 374.21 and 153.15 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.18 : 374.21 = 153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.18/374.21 = 153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.18x = 374.21 × 153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.18x = 57,310.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,310.26/271.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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