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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.54, 374.73 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.54, 374.73 and 151.92 is: 209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.54 : 374.73 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.54/374.73 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.54x = 374.73 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.54x = 56,928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,928.98/271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.65

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