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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.38, 374.51 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.38, 374.51 and 154.95 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 374.51 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/374.51 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 374.51 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 58,030.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,030.32/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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