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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.24, 374.29 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.24, 374.29 and 153.23 is: 211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.24 : 374.29 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.24/374.29 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.24x = 374.29 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.24x = 57,351.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,351.69/271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.45

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