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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.34, 374.48 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.34, 374.48 and 153.32 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.34 : 374.48 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.34/374.48 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.34x = 374.48 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.34x = 57,413.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,413.21/271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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