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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.31, 374.42 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.31, 374.42 and 153.31 is: 211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.31 : 374.42 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.31/374.42 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.31x = 374.42 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.31x = 57,400.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,400.63/271.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.57

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