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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.23, 374.25 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.23, 374.25 and 154.83 is: 213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.23 : 374.25 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.23/374.25 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.23x = 374.25 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.23x = 57,945.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,945.13/271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.64

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