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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.46, 374.59 and 153.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.46, 374.59 and 153.43 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.46 : 374.59 = 153.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.46/374.59 = 153.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.46x = 374.59 × 153.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.46x = 57,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,473.34/271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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