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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.20, 374.24 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.20, 374.24 and 154.76 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.20 : 374.24 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.20/374.24 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.20x = 374.24 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.20x = 57,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,917.38/271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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