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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.19, 374.24 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.19, 374.24 and 154.75 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.19 : 374.24 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.19/374.24 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.19x = 374.24 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.19x = 57,912.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,912.87/271.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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