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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.47, 374.61 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.47, 374.61 and 153.44 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.47 : 374.61 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.47/374.61 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.47x = 374.61 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.47x = 57,478.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,478.29/271.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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