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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.18, 374.28 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.18, 374.28 and 154.75 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.18 : 374.28 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.18/374.28 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.18x = 374.28 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.18x = 57,919.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,919.83/271.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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