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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.28, 374.34 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.28, 374.34 and 154.82 is: 213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.28 : 374.34 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.28/374.34 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.28x = 374.34 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.28x = 57,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,955.32/271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.64

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