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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.39, 374.43 and 153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.39, 374.43 and 153.35 is: 211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.39 : 374.43 = 153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.39/374.43 = 153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.39x = 374.43 × 153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.39x = 57,418.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,418.08/271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.57

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