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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.29, 374.39 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.29, 374.39 and 154.86 is: 213.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.29 : 374.39 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.29/374.39 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.29x = 374.39 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.29x = 57,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,978.04/271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.71

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