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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.32, 374.42 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.32, 374.42 and 154.88 is: 213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.32 : 374.42 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.32/374.42 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.32x = 374.42 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.32x = 57,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,990.17/271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.73

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