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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.30, 374.33 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.30, 374.33 and 153.24 is: 211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.30 : 374.33 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.30/374.33 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.30x = 374.33 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.30x = 57,362.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,362.33/271.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.44

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