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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.55, 374.78 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.55, 374.78 and 153.56 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.55 : 374.78 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.55/374.78 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.55x = 374.78 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.55x = 57,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,550.83/271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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