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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.38, 374.41 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.38, 374.41 and 153.34 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 374.41 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/374.41 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 374.41 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 57,412.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,412.03/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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